Best From The West: Belmont - September 16

Having displayed good ability during his maiden preparation, State Prosecutor easily confirmed those claims when far too good over 6 1⁄2 f. Returned decent figures in the process and gives the impression he will relish the slight step up in trip. Never easy making the rise from maiden company, however he ticks a lot of boxes and looks to get a charmed run in transit from the rails draw. The Wizard sticks and if able to springboard off his first up win, he should prove very hard to beat. As close to 2-1 is being offered about his chances which is more than fair and we are happy to bet up early in the day.

The Neville Parnham trained Dark Prospect steps up in grade, but is progressive and appears more than capable in the seventh event. Only lightly raced, Dark Prospect followed up on his narrow defeat two back (behind Ragnar's Saga) when too strong late at this track over 7 f. Beat home subsequent winner Lorentinio on that occasion and now appears set to relish the step up to the mile. Fourth run first preparation is some query, however he has plenty of upside and from the good draw he should prove very hard to hold out. Best From The WestBET OF THE DAY (1): Race 4 #4 State Prosecutor @ $2.80 BET OF THE DAY (2): Race 7 #3 Dark Prospect @ $4.50